What is another word for cholinesterase?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒla͡ɪnstəɹˌe͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Cholinesterase is an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. There are several synonyms for the word "cholinesterase", including acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, pseudocholinesterase, and RBC cholinesterase. Acetylcholinesterase is the primary cholinesterase found in the nervous system, while butyrylcholinesterase is the primary cholinesterase found in the blood. Pseudocholinesterase is a type of cholinesterase that is mostly found in the liver, while RBC cholinesterase is found within red blood cells. These synonyms are commonly used in medical and scientific literature when discussing the activity and function of cholinesterase in the body.
